Financial Assistance
For people with a guarantor
There is no financial support from the government, but there is support from local governments and private organizations.
- The Nippon Foundation provides assistance for covering the cost of flight E-tickets purchase, living and housing expenses. In order to receive assistance for the cost of flight E-tickets purchase, please keep your E-tickets and other documentary evidence. The Nippon Foundation also provides assistance for the cost of flight E-tickets purchase before arriving in Japan.
- Some local governments provide benefits to people who fled from Ukraine. If you are receiving assistance from other sources, you may not be eligible for assistance from the local government. Please contact the local municipal office where a person who fled from Ukraine or his/her guarantor lives.
- More about the assistance provided by The Nippon Foundation → The Nippon Foundation's Assistance page (Japanese / Ukrainian / English)
For people without any guarantor
The Japanese government provides various types of assistance, such as providing a temporary place to stay, financial assistance for living and medical expenses, interpreters, and support for administrative procedures.
- More about the assistance provided by the Japanese government → Consult with the Japanese embassy or consulate general in the neighboring countries on an individual basis. Check HERE.
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